Croatia Yacht Charter Guide

Croatia is a popular yacht charter destination. Quaint villages, historic towns, peaceful island refuges and fascinating countryside to explore, with places of interest spaced at convenient sailing intervals. Your yacht charter will be a pleasant journey taking you to moorings on town quays, anchorages in quiet bays, and/or berths in modern marinas. In recent times this fantastic cruising ground has boomed. With so many operators and itineraries to choose from, the options are almost endless. Let us work through it all with you for the very best Croatian sailing holiday.

Charter Regions within Croatia

About Yacht Charters in Croatia

The Croatian Coast with its 1180 islands is one of the most impressive coastlines in Europe.

Exploring the naturally diverse and culturally fascinating 2,000 kilometer coastline of Croatia in one sailing vacation is simply impossible! On a typical one or two-week holiday, the practice is to choose one of three sailing zones to explore and enjoy - Istria & Northern Adriatic, Kornati Islands & National Park, or Dalmatia Islands. With so many bases and well-equiped marinas sited along this stretch of coastline, there are numerous itinerary options to give you all you want out of a Croatian boat charter.

Croatia is a sailor's paradise, with numerous islands and harbours providing idyllic stopover points at convenient sailing intervals. From Pula in the north to Dubrovnik in the south, the cities and towns you will visit are all rich in architecture, history and local character. The spectacular coastline is dotted with quaint villages set against a dramatic backdrop of mountains, while the offshore islands, many of them cut off from the modern world, provide a welcome haven when you want to get a way from it all. You’ll have a pleasant combination of mooring on town quays, in bays with quiet anchorages and in some of the Mediterranean's best marinas.

The Croatian communities you wil visit are as welcoming as any. Ashore there is usually a good choice of restaurants, and always a bar nearby to keep the local Pivo beer flowing. Colourful local markets provide an abundance of fresh fruits, fish, meat and vegetables, making re-provisioning a fun and simple chore. Local specialities include raznijici, pork kebab and cevapicici - delicious spicy meatballs. Pag island cheese and smoked Prsuit ham are popular starters, to be washed down with some fine local wines.

We can advise and assist you on formulating a unique unique one-way itineraries along the Croatian coast. For instance, Murter to Dubrovnik allows you to weave your way amongst the islands without having to double on your tracks, in all likelihood enjoying downwind conditions all the way. Other starting points for a variety of routes around the Croatian coast include Pula, Split and Dubrovnik.

When sailing in Croatia, cruising distances are short and your days will pass at a leisurely pace. The coast and islands of Croatia are collectively known as the “thousand islands”. There is simply so much there to enjoy.

Climate and Sailing Conditions in Croatia

The most popular time for taking a yacht charter holiday in Croatia is during the Mediterranean summer months between May and September, when gentle northerly winds provail, for days of easy-going sailing. Perhaps the best time for Croatian sailing is in the early summer, May and June, when the winds are light to moderate and most reliable. In July and Augustperiods of calm prevail, and it can be hot. From September onwards, the winds strengthen. At that time the local Bora (strong north wind) can blow for increasingly long periods as winter approaches. Croatia can also be affected by the Sirocco (humid east-southeast wind), which can blow for short periods at any time.

Warm, dry summers and mild winters characterise the Croatian coast. Average temperatures during the yacht charter season range between about 22 - 29°C.

"We loved Korcula but all of Croatia was great. Great architecture, history, food and wine. Sail Connections were great!"

Our Charter Services

As well as all the destinations on offer, the choice of boat charter operators in the Mediterranean Sea is wide and potentially confusing. It is very important that you sail with a reputable company. During 20-plus years in the charter business, we at Sail Connections have developed a network of only the best operators - people who we know can be relied on to take care of our clients. We'll match the right yacht to meet your budget, level of comfort and boat-handling experience.

Our team travels to destinations worldwide to inspect boats for charter, and to get first-hand experience of the cruising grounds we market. We offer local knowledge, sailing itineraries that suit your pace, and onshore connections that ensure everything runs smoothly and you get the most from your holiday. When getting us to help you organise your charter in Croatia or anywhere else, you pay no more for our service.

In Croatian waters, bareboat charter is straightforward for the suitably-able sailor. Alternatively, consider taking aboard a skipper, who will be responsible for your yacht as well as providing your meals. You can even take a cook along if you seek the ultimate holiday. Even experienced sailors often prefer to hire a crew, carefully chosen by us in consultation with our operators. These people not only take care of all the work, they are your local guides too. It's fun to live like the locals for a bit, eating, shopping and being entertained as they do. With the help and local knowledge of your crew, enjoy the very best in holiday experiences that may otherwise be missed.

Navigation and Sailing Licenses

A sailing license (usually a formal certificate at any level will do) and a VHF operator's license are compulsory requirements of bareboat yacht charter in Croatia. We help you work through all that, seeking prior approval of your documentation before you travel to avoid any last-minute headaches. During your charter you must carry the original documents on board, in case of inspection by the local port authority.

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